Category: endometrial cancer

Does lynch syndrome always lead to cancer?

Lynch syndrome is an inherited cancer syndrome associated with a genetic predisposition to developing different cancer types.

Posted in lynch, cancer risk, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer; Posted 58 days ago by Andreas Obermair

Why are we seeing increasing rates of endometrial cancer?

Unlike most other types of cancer, endometrial cancer rates have been increasing in Australia with more women being diagnosed every year.

Posted in endometrial cancer; Posted 2 months ago by Andreas Obermair

How often do patients need chemotherapy for endometrial cancer?

Chemotherapy is a drug given to some patients to shrink tumour before surgery or to treat microscopic cancer cells that might float around after endometrial cancer surgery—I often get asked...

Posted in endometrial cancer, chemotherapy, treatment; Comments 1 ; Posted 13 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Seven common myths about endometrial cancer

Here is a fact check of the seven most common myths people have about endometrial cancer.

Posted in fact check, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 20 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - What it means and how to manage it

A variety of issues can cause abnormal uterine bleeding. It can be a sign of endometrial cancer, but a variety of other benign and treatable problems can also cause abnormal bleeding.

Posted in abnormal bleeding, symptoms, endometrial cancer; Posted 23 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Fertility saving treatment for endometrial cancer

An intrauterine device (IUD) could help preserve fertility and reduce the need for hysterectomies for women suffering from endometrial cancer.

Posted in endometrial cancer, treatment, clinical trials; Posted 24 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Why is it so important to diagnose Lynch Syndrome?

People with Lynch syndrome carry an increased risk of developing some types of cancers, particularly at a younger age.

Posted in lynch syndrome, endometrial cancer, diagnosis; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Can endometrial cancer be cured?

Due to early detection and treatment, the prognosis of endometrial cancer is excellent for most patients.

Posted in endometrial cancer, treatment; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Where does endometrial cancer spread to?

Endometrial cancer arises from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The diagnosis is made through a curette, which takes some tissue from the endometrium for analysis under the microscope.

Posted in endometrial cancer, prognosis, staging; Comments 1 ; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What is the survival rate for endometrial cancer?

Numbers of patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer are increasing, with Cancer Australia estimating over 3,000 cases and 400 deaths per year in Australia.

Posted in endometrial cancer, prognosis, outlook; Comments 1 ; Posted 2 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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